World’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel sets sail
CMB.Tech's Mineral Europa, the world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, has embarked on its maiden voyage to Australia. The 210,000-DWT vessel is one of 21 ammonia-powered ships that are scheduled for delivery to the shipping company between now and 2029....
AtoB@C Shipping continues under ESL Shipping brand
ESL Shipping will integrate its subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping into a unified ESL Shipping brand. The consolidation is to strengthen the company’s market position, clarify its service offering, and support long‑term growth across key segments. 'A single brand enables us...
Rotterdam UAS lands EUR 2M to speed up autonomous shipping
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (UAS) has secured at least EUR 2 million in funding for the Living Lab Green & Autonomous Corridor Rotterdam-Oslo project. At its heart are two innovative hydrogen-powered vessels being developed by Samskip, scheduled to...
WinGD completes FAT of ammonia engine for bulk carrier
WinGD has completed the factory acceptance test (FAT) of its X72DF-A (ammonia) engine in China. The engine will be installed on a 210,000-DWT dry bulk carrier on order for CMB.Tech. Testing of the X72DF-A engine was completed at CSSC Engine Co. (CSE), witnessed by...
Damen delivers 53-metre Yacht Support Rafter
Damen Yachting has delivered the 53-metre Yacht Support Rafter, built for its owner as a purposeful extension of his fleet. The vessel has now departed from the company’s dedicated shipyard in Antalya and will support the owner’s private yachting programme. YS53...
Autonomous inland ship links Rotterdam terminals
This week, the Port of Rotterdam formed the setting for a significant milestone in the development of autonomous sailing. During a demonstration, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and partners within the European MAGPIE project showed how an inland vessel can sail...
Feadship performs major refit of 25-year old yacht Halcyon
25 years after it was launched by Feadship as Northern Light, the 46.90-metre yacht Halcyon has undergone one of the most comprehensive rebuild programmes undertaken by Feadship Refit & Services in recent years. Arriving at Kaag in May 2025, the yacht was...
Rotterdam maps path for nuclear ship port calls
Existing port safety and risk-management frameworks could provide a credible starting point for assessing nuclear-powered commercial ship calls within a major European port environment. This follows from a new joint study that uses the Port of Rotterdam as a case...
Recognition for Dutch maritime role in D-Day
More than eighty years after D-Day, a commemorative plaque has been unveiled in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. It honours the contribution of Dutch merchant navy and Royal Netherlands Navy personnel to the Allied landings of 6 June 1944. The initiative came from the...
Hydrogen of Dutch Origin kicks off feasibility study
Hydrogen of Dutch Origin (H2DO) has officially kicked off the TSE-funded “Offshore Midsized Green Hydrogen Feasibility and Concept Study”. It involves a 30–50 MW offshore green hydrogen concept in the Dutch North Sea. The project, aligned with the ambitions of the...
Ecocoast launches Ecoreef nature-based mooring block
Ecocoast has launched Ecoreef, a new eco-engineered mooring block designed to help regenerate marine ecosystems, increase coastal resilience, and support the protection of coastlines and critical marine infrastructure. Launched on World Oceans Day 2026, Ecoreef...
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